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With chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you feel so worn out that you unable to do even half of your normal daily activities- and the feeling doesn’t go away. This syndrome affects twice as many women as men. It may last a month, a couple of years, or many years. For further reading click here
Nutrition
Avoid refined foods, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, saturated fats, dairy products, and gluten-containing grains. Eat more fresh vegetables, legumes, whole grains (non-gluten), protein, and essential fatty acids (found in nuts, seeds, and cold-water fish).
Vitamins and Minerals:
· Beta-carotene to strengthen immune function.
· Vitamin C to increase endurance.
· B complex with additional B6 and B5 to reduce the effects of stress.
· Pantothenic acid
· Magnesium aspartate to support energy production.
· L-carnitine to support energy production in the cells.
Herbs
Herbs are generally a safe way to strengthen and tone the body’s symptoms. As with any therapy, it is important to work with your provider on getting your problem diagnosed before you start any treatment.
The following tinctures can be used singly or in combination:
· Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthrococcus senticosus)
· Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera)
· Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
· Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus)
Take 20-30 drops two to three times per day. These are safe to take long-term and may need to be taken for four to six months for maximum benefits
Herbs that support overall vitality and relieve exhaustion include:
· Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
· Lomatium Root (Lomatium dissectum)
· Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
· Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
· Rosemary Leaf (Rosemarinus officinalis)
Take 20-30 drops two to three times a day. Do not take licorice if you have high blood pressure.
Essential Oils:
· Jasmine
· Peppermint
· Rosemary
Place several drops in a warm bath or atomizer, or on a cotton ball
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